Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks Recipe
Jamie Oliver’s crackin’ crab bricks are perfect for parties and dinner appetizers. The salad and salsa perfectly complement the crispy bricks. Plus, this recipe is part of his 15-minute meals, so you can have delicious briks in just 15 minutes. I made these crab bites at a party at my house in less than half an hour, and everybody loved them!
To make crackin’ crab briks, mix the crabmeat and harissa along with chopped preserved lemons, spring onions, and coriander. Fill inside filo pastry sheets. Shape them like playing cards and cook in olive oil until crisp. Make the sauce and the salsa, and serve the briks with them.
For a more traditional crackin’ crab briks recipe, use breadcrumbs or crackers to bind the ingredients together. It will give the dish a crunchier texture. Find the complete recipe, along with ingredients and nutritional information, below.
Expert Tips That I Recommend
- Avoid overfilling the filo pastry. A thin, well-layered filo pastry is easier to fold and cook.
- Keep the filo pastry covered with a damp cloth while assembling it to prevent it from drying out.
- Cook over medium heat until golden and crispy.
- Grate the fennel seeds right before serving so they stay fresh.
Recipe Variation for Different Diets
- Keto Version: Instead of regular filo pastry, use cabbage leaves; swap couscous for cauliflower rice; and add full-fat Greek yogurt instead of fat-free yogurt. Make sure the tomato paste is sugar-free, and add cucumber instead of pomegranate to the recipe.
- Gluten-Free Version: Swap couscous with quinoa and use gluten-free yogurt instead of fat-free natural yogurt.
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing
- First, let the recipe cool completely, then store the crab bricks, couscous, and salad in separate airtight containers. This way, it will remain fresh for 3 to 4 days.
Reheating
- Stovetop: Heat a skillet for 2-3 minutes per side to crisp up.
- Air Fryer: Reheat at 180°C for 4-6 minutes. Heat it until warm and crispy.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Serve the crispy Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks with avocado and herb salad or mixed greens. You can also enjoy it with herby avocado herb dip or tangy lemon-dill yogurt. Try other options and enjoy it with various other sides too.
Printable Version
Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks Recipe
Ingredients
- Briks
- 1 Preserved Lemons
- 2 Spring onions
- ½ a Bunch of Fresh Coriander
- 400 g Crabmeat a mixture of brown and white meat
- 2 Teaspoons Harissa plus extra to serve
- 4 Large Sheets of Filo Pastry from a 270g pack
- Olive Oil
Salad
- ½ Teaspoon Caraway Seeds
- ½ a Mug 150g of Couscous
- 2 Teaspoons Sun-Dried Tomato Purée
- ½ a Bulb of Fennel
- ½ a Bunch of Fresh Mint
- 1 Lemon
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Pomegranate
Salsa
- 1 Large Ripe Tomato
- 1 Thumb-Sized Piece of Ginger
- ½ a Lemon
To Serve
- Fat-Free Natural Yogurt
Equipment
- Pan
- Knife
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Plate
Method
- First, chop the lemon, spring onions, and coriander, then add them to a bowl with the crab meat and harissa.
- Take out a sheet of filo pastry, add ¼ of the mixture, and shape it into a packet of playing cards at the center of the bottom of the sheet.
- Now press your thumb into the center of the filling to make room for it to expand as it cooks. Fold in the sides. Repeat until you have prepared 4 briks.
- Heat a pan with oil and fry until golden and crispy. Now add the caraway seeds to the pan and toast them for a while, then transfer them to a salad bowl.
- Add ½ mug of couscous to a bowl with tomato puree and salt, then add boiling water and cover.
- Pick and reserve fennel tops, then roughly chop and grate the bulb in a food processor. Add the leafy half of the mint to a salad bowl; add lemon juice with olive oil.
- Now add the tomato and ginger to a small bowl with a pinch of sea salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix everything together.
- You need to fluff up the couscous, then tip it onto a plate. Add the salad in the center, then top with pomegranate. Scatter fennel tops and pop the crab sticks on a board; serve with dollops of yogurt and salsa.
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FAQs About Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks Recipe
Why did my briks split while cooking?
This usually happens if they are overstuffed or have not been sealed properly. So next time, make sure they are not filled over and have been sealed properly.
How do I make briks crispy?
To enjoy crispy briks, make sure you brush them lightly with oil or butter. And do not overcrowd the pan or air fryer, as it leads to soggy briks.
How do I prevent filling from becoming watery?
To prevent it from becoming watery, make sure you dry the crab meat thoroughly. You can also keep the amount of lemon juice a little less so it does not make the filling watery.
What is the best way to fold briks?
You can fold them tightly into rectangles or triangles, sealing the edges perfectly so the filling does not fall out during cooking.
More Recipes That You Can Try
Classic Jamie Oliver Turkey Recipe
Authentic Jamie Oliver Steak Marinade Recipe
Authentic Jamie Oliver Seafood Linguine Recipe
Appetizing Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Conclusion
The Jamie Oliver Crackin’ Crab Briks Recipe is a perfect recipe to enjoy the Savoy flavors of North Africa from the comfort of your home. This unbelievably delicious recipe is served with Couscous salad and tomato salsa, topped with fennel and pomegranate. So next time you’re unsure how to add something unique and delicious, try this recipe and surprise your loved one.
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